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[-] sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

It's cheaper because the band doesn't get paid as much. The streaming service keeps most of the meager pay.

[-] PseudorandomNoise@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

People make up for it by buying merch or going to shows. Margins on those things are much better for the artists.

[-] morrowind@lemmy.ml -1 points 1 month ago

In every service I know of, the platform takes a minority of revenue

this post was submitted on 23 May 2024
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